सर्गः ५५

In which Hanumān skims clouds homeward, Jāmbavān reads his roar as success, and tells of guarded fasting Sītā

Hanumān drags cloud banks across starry sky — Hanumān touches Sunābha and roars toward Mahēndra — Jāmbavān declares roar proves task done — Monkeys leap waving branches to greet Hanumān — Monkeys worship Hanumān with roots fruits and shouts — Hanumān bows elders and says goddess seen — Hanumān reports single-braided fasting Sītā under guard — Monkeys exult waving tails and touching Hanumān — Aṅgada praises leap and hopes grief ends — Hosts sit round eager to hear Laṅkā tale